Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Signee profile: DL Jabrian Niles

A four-star recruit by Scout and three-star by Rivals, Niles could play either tackle or end at the college level. He had more than 20 tackles for a loss his senior season at Davidson High, which reached the 6A state semifinals before losing to eventual champion Daphne.

The scouting services like his motor, saying he makes a lot of his plays on second and third efforts. He has good bulk who needs to expand his pass rushing techniques.

Niles is a high energy player that makes a lot of plays on 2nd and 3rd effort. He has the size to be a 3-4 end or even a 4-3 defensive tackle. He's thick through the lower body giving him good strength and center of gravity. At times plays a little high and needs to do a better job of disengaging from his blocks, but still makes an impact when he is blocked by keeping his head up and clogging the passing lanes.

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